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Total joint replacement and golf

W J Mallon1, R A Liebelt, J B Mason

  • 1Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1996
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Active golfers can continue playing after total joint replacement. Studies suggest golf does not significantly increase symptoms or implant revision rates for hip, knee, or shoulder replacements.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Biomechanical analysis

Background:

  • The impact of golf on artificial joints is not well-documented.
  • Patients often inquire about resuming athletic activities post-surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the safety and feasibility of golf participation after total joint replacement.
  • To assess the effect of golf on implant longevity and patient symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on exercise and joint replacement.
  • Survey of orthopedic surgeons specializing in joint replacement.
  • Analysis of data from active golfers with joint replacements.

Main Results:

  • Golf appears to be a safe activity for patients with total hip, knee, or shoulder replacements.

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  • No significant increase in symptoms or implant revision rates was observed in active golfers.
  • Expert opinions support the possibility of continued golf participation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Total joint replacement patients can likely continue golfing without adverse effects.
    • Further research could provide more definitive characterization of golf's long-term effects.
    • This finding supports patient engagement in desired physical activities post-orthopedic surgery.